Media advisory – Federal government to announce support for women entrepreneurs with disabilities

Press Release

From: Women and Gender Equality Canada

February 11, 2026 – Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Parliamentary Secretary, Marie-Gabrielle Ménard, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, Ginette Lavack, will announce support for women entrepreneurs with disabilities.

Date:            February 13, 2026

Time:            10:30 AM CT (11:30 EDT)

Location:    Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
200 – 614 Des Meurons Street
Winnipeg, MB
R2H 2P9

Notes for media: Members of the media who wish to attend this event in-person or virtually must register by 9:30 AM CT (10:30 AM EDT) on February 13, by emailing media@fegc-wage.gc.ca.

Contacts
Chris Zhou
Director of Communications  Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
343-551-0457
Chris.Zhou@fegc-wage.gc.ca

Media Relations
Women and Gender Equality Canada
819-420-6530
media@fegc-wage.gc.ca

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